28 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Pulp Paper & Logistics
Augmented reality and 5G technology used in paper mill maintenance
M
aintenance management at Stora Enso’s Oulu mill in Finland is
being improved with the use of augmented reality (AR) and 5G technology. Working with Sweden-based Telia Company, real-time information is being adopted to improve the operational reliability of the mill. The application of augmented
reality and virtual models enables the more rapid use of, for example, maintenance information. The system uses a virtual model of a machine and real-time data concerning information points. “Stora Enso has an extensive
digitalisation programme, which aims to increase sales and boost
our operations on our journey to replace fossil-based materials. Through our digitalisation programme, we have become pioneers in our industry in the utilisation of new technology,” says Teemu Salmi, Stora Enso’s chief information officer and head of
digitalisation. With the new technology, all necessary information is easily and visually at the disposal of experts in real-time, regardless of physical location. The nearing introduction of fast 5G technology together with AR- and VR-technology and
Testing instruments for the corrugated industry on show
Innovative testing instruments for the corrugated board industry were showcased by Emtec Electronic GmbH at the recent Corrugated Week in Indianapolis, Indiana. The EST12 Surface & Sizing Tester
determines surface parameters of paper and board relevant for the converting process, in particular the surface sizing / hydrophobicity and surface porosity. The tester enables converting properties, such as printability, gluability, coatability and dusting tendency to be predicted. It enables the optimum runnability during the finishing or converting process of paper/board. An associated modular system PDA.C02
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360-degree views will enable real-time and rapid utilisation by experts between different units, irrespective of geographical distance. “With our pilots in Oulu, we have
explored the area where Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G solutions will most likely produce the first breakthroughs in introducing new, more effective processes. Solutions based on the collection, transfer and analysis of real-time data are the key to renewing industrial processes,” says Janne Koistinen, head of the 5G program at Telia Finland. More information from Telia Company AB, 169 94 Solna, Sweden. Tel: 46 8 504 550 00. Website:
www.teliacompany.com
Penetration Dynamics Analyzer for more applications is available. Also on show were CAS touch! and FPA touch!, which are charge measuring systems for the wet-end in paper and board production and are used to measure the
interaction between particles or fibres with additives and process chemicals in the pulp suspension. The use of both instruments in the production process helps to optimise the use of chemicals with the objective to stabilize the
process, to improve the product quality and to reduce cost. The measuring method to measure mineral filler content with the ACA Ash Content Analyzer is non-destructive, and said to be quick, easy and accurate. It measures typical mineral filler and pigment content in paper and board, such as calcium carbonate, kaolin/ talcum, titanium dioxide, and the total mineral filler content in per cent. It enables optimum process control due to instant availability of measuring results, and helps to narrow down the specifications for the filler content in the finished product and therefore to optimise the consumption of fillers. More information from Emtec Electronic GmbH, Gorkistrasse 31, 04347 Leipzig, Germany. Tel: 49 341 24 5709 37. Website: www.
emtec-electronic.com
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